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Former Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis to help run new developmental MLS Next Pro league
Former Toronto FC general manager Ali Curtis has been named senior vice-president of competition and operations of MLS Next Pro, a new 21-team developmental league set to kick off next year. Toronto a...
Dec 6, 2021
QB Bethel-Thompson says sorry for run-in with cameraman after Argos eliminated
Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson apologized for a heated post-game interaction with a TSN cameraman a day after his CFL team was defeated in the East Division final by the Hamilton...
Dec 6, 2021
Bob Dole to lie in state at Capitol as nation honors senator
WASHINGTON (AP) - The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World W...
Dec 6, 2021
Canadians Smith, Campbell, Norman Jr., to play at World Darts Championships
LONDON - Jeff (The Silencer) Smith, Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell and John Norman Jr. will carry Canadian colours at the William Hill World Darts Championship starting next week in England. The 2.5-mill...
Dec 6, 2021
'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Broncos case
CALGARY - A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year. A lawyer for Jaskirat Sing...
Dec 6, 2021
Cracks in military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to folding tail: expert
HALIFAX - An aviation expert says cracks recently detected in most of the Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to the aircraft's folding tail mechanism. Larry McWha, former commande...
Dec 6, 2021
White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 6, 2021
White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 6, 2021
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. The lawsuit...
Dec 6, 2021
Andreescu isn't playing at Aussie Open, citing a need for more recovery time
TORONTO - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has decided not to play at the Australian Open next month, saying she'd like more time to recover physically and mentally. The 21-year-old from Mississa...
Dec 6, 2021